The Glamorous Imperial Concubine
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The Glamorous Imperial Concubine, also known as Qing Shi Huangfei and Introduction of the Princess is a Chinese television series based on a novel of the same title by writer Murong Yinr . Filming for the series started on 19 January 2011 in Hengdian
and wrapped up on 6 April 2011. It was first aired in China on HBS on 30 September 2011.
) is a princess of the Chu state in 10th century China. In this time of warring kingdoms and political upheaval, Fuya's uncle usurps the throne, and brutally wipes out her family. Fuya bravely takes on the quest of avenging her family and restoring her kingdom, no matter the cost. Loved and betrayed by both the Prince of Shu Meng Qiyou(Yan Quan) and the Prince of Northern Han Liu Liancheng (Wallace Huo
), the exiled princess becomes entrenched in the Shu court succession struggle, and the battle between their contending states. Rising to power amid war, romance, and betrayal, what fate awaits Fuya, her people, and her love?
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Hengdian World Studios
Hengdian World Studios is the largest film studio in the world. It is located in Hengdian, a town in the city of Dongyang in Zhejiang Province. The movie studio is operated by the privately-owned Hengdian Group founded by a farmer turned millionaire Xu Wenrong. Sometimes called "Chinawood", Xu...
and wrapped up on 6 April 2011. It was first aired in China on HBS on 30 September 2011.
Storyline
Ma Fuya(Ruby LinRuby Lin
Ruby Lin is a Taiwanese actress and pop singer. Her English name is from her mother's love of the jewel.Lin made her acting debut in a TV commercial in Taiwan. When she received her first experience in front of the camera in 1995, for a minor role, she started to develop a passion for acting...
) is a princess of the Chu state in 10th century China. In this time of warring kingdoms and political upheaval, Fuya's uncle usurps the throne, and brutally wipes out her family. Fuya bravely takes on the quest of avenging her family and restoring her kingdom, no matter the cost. Loved and betrayed by both the Prince of Shu Meng Qiyou(Yan Quan) and the Prince of Northern Han Liu Liancheng (Wallace Huo
Wallace Huo
Wallace Huo Jian Hua is a Taiwanese actor and singer, based in China.Wallace first joined the entertainment business at the age of 17. Setting the goal as a singer, he went through two years of training in vocal and dancing...
), the exiled princess becomes entrenched in the Shu court succession struggle, and the battle between their contending states. Rising to power amid war, romance, and betrayal, what fate awaits Fuya, her people, and her love?
Cast
- Ruby LinRuby LinRuby Lin is a Taiwanese actress and pop singer. Her English name is from her mother's love of the jewel.Lin made her acting debut in a TV commercial in Taiwan. When she received her first experience in front of the camera in 1995, for a minor role, she started to develop a passion for acting...
as Ma Fuya/Mei Ying - Yin Kuan as Meng Qiyou
- Wallace HuoWallace HuoWallace Huo Jian Hua is a Taiwanese actor and singer, based in China.Wallace first joined the entertainment business at the age of 17. Setting the goal as a singer, he went through two years of training in vocal and dancing...
as Liu Liancheng - Jennifer Hong as Ma Xiangyun
- Liu Zijiao as Liu Liansi
- Tony YangTony YangTony Yang is a Taiwanese film actor famous for his work in Hong Kong.-Filmography:-External links:...
as Liu Lianxi - Mao Zijun as Ma Duyun
- Kara HuiKara HuiKara Hui Ying-Hung is a Hong Kong actress of Manchu ancestry.-Biography and career:Hui's family moved to Hong Kong in 1966 and she started working at night clubs at fourteen. In her interview on Be My Guest, Hui revealed her family lost their savings from her father's business acquaintances...
as Du Feihong - Wang Lin as Han Zhaoyi
- Dai Chunrong as Dowager Dugu
- Qiu Shuang as Meng Qixing
- Miao Haojun as Eunuch Hua
- Kang QuinZhi as Lin Muyi
- Jiang Kai as Meng Xianyun
- Tamia LiuTamia LiuTamia Liu is a Chinese actress. She was born in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, and graduated from the Guangdong Foreign Studies University of law. Tamia Liu has acted in numerous TV shows and movies, with "The Battle Wizard" , "Beginning Of The Great Revival" , being her representative works...
as Wen Jingruo - Wang Yu as Meng Qiyun
- Qiu Shuang as Meng Qixing
- Zheng Kai as Han Ming
- Du Junze as Yi Bing
- Yang Kaichun as Yunzhu
- Hao Zejia as Du Wan
- Chen Chen as Su Yao
- Hao Luofan as Xiaoxin Gan
- Sun Xi as Mo Chou
- Bai Jie as Ping Zi
- Qiao Renliang as Zhao KuangyinEmperor Taizu of SongEmperor Tàizǔ , born Zhao Kuangyin , was the founder of the Song Dynasty of China, reigning from 960 to 976.-Ancestry and early life:...
- Zhou Yiwei as Prince Chairong
- Zhang Xiaochen as Prince Shenzi
Featured songs
- Qing Shi Huangfei performed by Ruby LinRuby LinRuby Lin is a Taiwanese actress and pop singer. Her English name is from her mother's love of the jewel.Lin made her acting debut in a TV commercial in Taiwan. When she received her first experience in front of the camera in 1995, for a minor role, she started to develop a passion for acting...
- Qingting Wo performed by Ruby LinRuby LinRuby Lin is a Taiwanese actress and pop singer. Her English name is from her mother's love of the jewel.Lin made her acting debut in a TV commercial in Taiwan. When she received her first experience in front of the camera in 1995, for a minor role, she started to develop a passion for acting...
- Qing Shi performed by Wallace HuoWallace HuoWallace Huo Jian Hua is a Taiwanese actor and singer, based in China.Wallace first joined the entertainment business at the age of 17. Setting the goal as a singer, he went through two years of training in vocal and dancing...
Reception
- From the first episode, it ranked 1st place at a same time slot(Source:CNS 27)
- "Audience members said they were surprised by almost every episode" --- China CCTV
International broadcasts
| Country | TV Network | Series Premiere | Alternate title |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Hunan TV | 30 September 2011 | 倾世皇妃 (Qing Shi Huangfei) |
| Taiwan Taiwan Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following... |
CTV China Television China Television Company, Ltd. was established on September 3, 1968 by the then-ruling Nationalist Party of the Republic of China . The party owned the majority stake of the network... |
22 November 2011 | 傾世皇妃 (Qing Shi Huangfei) |
| Korea Korea Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the... |
Chung Hua TV | 7 January 2012 | 경세황비 (Gyeong Se Hwangbi) |
External links
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